Roofing ridge roll



May 12-, 1936 L. G. BAUMHAUER ROOFING RIDGE ROLL Filed June 28, 1955 FIGURE. 5

FIGURE 5.

FIGURE 7:

[N V EN TOR.

Patented May 12, 1936 UNITED STATES PATTE QFFILCE Z Claims.

This invention relates to ridge cover structures and refers particularly to an ornamental end closing section for ridge rolls.

An object of the invention is the provision of an end section for ridge rolls which will impart a decorative. and finished appearance to the end of the ridge and which may be adapted to the architectural lines of all types of structures, as well as to completely close the opening in the end of the ridge roll. I

With the foreging and other objects in view, the invention will now be more particularly described, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the complete device.

Figure 2 is a side elevation thereof.

Figure 3 is a front elevation thereof.

Figure 4 is a rear end view.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal section on line I-I of Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a transverse section on line 2-2 of Figure 1, and

Figure 7 is an enlarged detail showing the means for connecting the several sections together.

Referring now to the drawing, the numeral I designates an end ridge roll section preferably of semi-tubular form, 2 an end closure section or face, and 3 a screen housed within said sections. As is usual in this type of construction the section I is adapted to span the ridge of a roof, not shown, and this section may, if desired, comprise a standard piece. It may, however, conform to the architectural lines of the house and together with the face 2 constiute an ornamental structure which will be decorative and give a finished appearance to the end of the ridge.

While different means may be utilized to connect the several parts in operative position, I provide fastening means which consists of spaced ears or bosses 4 integrally formed on opposite sides of the interior faces of both sections. Each of these bosses is provided with an aperture which, when the two parts are placed together, is adapted to align with the aperture of an adjacent boss, as clearly shown in Figures 5 and 7. A bolt 5 is then passed through each set of aligned apertures and a nut 6 threaded on the shank of the bolt to hold the two sections in operative position. Each bolt is also utilized to retain the screen 3 in proper position and this is accompanied by positioning the screen so that the bolts pass through the openings therein. Additional nuts 6 are then threaded on the bolts so as to clamp the screen in position Thus the bolts andnuts constitute a common means for connecting the sections and screen together.

The end closure or face 2 is so formed with respect to the section I that the lower portion thereof extends a substantial distance below the lower edge of the section I. The upper portion of the screen conforms to the contour of the inner surface of the section I, while the lowerportion of the screen conforms to the outline of the face land is so positioned that its edges are adjacent'the rear edgesof the face. With this arrangement the screen substantially closes any. opening leading into the interior of the ridge roll and end face and constitutes a barrier for pre- Venting birds from entering the opening from behind. With the usual type of end closure birds may easily gain access to the interior thereof, particularly if during installation the closure is spaced slightly from the wall of the building. Furthermore, if birds should build a nest in the closure, it would undoubtedly mar the ornamental eifect of the structure. With the present invention, this undesirable feature is eliminated as my structure completely closes the end of the ridge, thereby protecting the open end from the weather and preventing birds from nesting in the end of the ridge roll. It will further be observed that the screen is entirely concealed within the sections I and 2, so that only the ornamental portions of the sections are in view from the exterior of the roof.

Preferably, holes I are provided in the rear portion of the section I for permitting nails or screws to be utilized in attaching the section to the ridge of the building. In the preferred form of the invention the outer end of the section I is provided with a flange 8 extending from edge to edge and forming with the inner edge of the closure 2 a lap joint. This facilitates the positioning of the closure on the ridge roll section. The sections I and 2 may be made of concrete, terra cotta, clay, asbestos, metal or metal alloy or other desired material which will permit the parts to be formed in an ornamental design which will conform to the architectural lines of the structure being built.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that I have provided a ridge roll structure which may be constructed to give a decorative and finished appearance to the end of the ridge and at the same time protect the roof from weather and prevent birds from nesting in the end of the ridge roll.

It will be understood that the invention is not limited to the details of construction disclosed and that the examples of the use of the invention which have been given do not include all the uses of which it is capable; also, that the phraseology employed in the specification is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

I claim:

1. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, and a screen housed within said sections and conforming substantially to the interior contour of said closure section to form a barrier to prevent access of birds to the ridge covering sections.

2. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, a screen housed within said sections, and a common fastening means connecting said sections together and securing the screen in operative position. 7

3. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, a screen housed within said sections, and means for connecting said sections together and for securing the screen in operative position including bosses projecting from said sections and fastening means engaging said bosses and screen.

4. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof,

an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, a screen housed within said sections, and means for connecting said sections together and for securing the screen in operative position including bosses projecting from said sections and provided with aligned bolt receiving apertures, a bolt engaging said apertures and screen, and nuts engaging said bolt.

5. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, and means for connecting said sections together including bosses projecting from said sections and a connecting element engaging said bosses.

6. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section, and means for connecting said sections together including bosses projecting from said sections and provided with aligned bolt securing apertures, a bolt engaging said apertures and a nut engaging said bolt.

7. A ridge covering device comprising a ridge roll section adapted to span the ridge of a roof, an end closure section fitted against an end of said ridge roll section and extending a substantial distance below the lower edge thereof, and a screen housed within said sections and having its lower portion conforming to the interior contour of said closure section.

LOUIE G. BAUMHAUER. 

